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Come and talk to me about your Induction

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McPhee · 17/06/2012 20:34

I'm booked in for an induction this friday, first baby, and no idea really what to expect. In an ideal world, going in with an open mind is preferable. But in practice I'm probably going to be prone to losing it Blush

I'm currently 37 weeks, but measuring 41 weeks with Polyhydramnios, large baby with enlarged abdomen, plus being back to back Hmm

So, what should I expect? What was your experience?

Be honest, I can take it Confused

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ButtonBoo · 26/06/2012 13:36

Good luck McPhee!! It'll soon be over and the end result will be sooooo worth the wait.

MrClaypole · 26/06/2012 14:34

Nearly there now McPhee!

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McPhee · 26/06/2012 15:11

Bollocks.

Dr making me go through whole induction process again. But not starting again till Thursday. So until then I rest. He won't do section until we've tried again. Cried my eyes out. I just want my baby, that seems like an impossibility :-(

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Sparklingbrook · 26/06/2012 15:17

McPhee that just seems cruel. Sad Why are they waiting til Thursday though? I am speechless.

HenriettaChicken · 26/06/2012 15:45

The hospital needs to think about the mental health and emotional needs of the mother.

It really doesn't seem like that's happening.

I'm speechless...

HenriettaChicken · 26/06/2012 15:47

And I'm really fucking Angry for you too.

You'd be well within your rights to kick up a stink, I'm sure, McPhee.

5madthings · 26/06/2012 15:56

will they let you go home until thursday? would you want to do that if they are ok iwth it?

and if you now want a c section you are allowed to insist on one, insist on speaking to someone else, take it higher, i know you are in a state and i would be too, but if you have had enough, you have had enough. which hospital are you in? any mnetter nearby who can visit, if i was local i would bring you goodies at least!

what do YOU want to do, wait and try again or go for section?

ThePinkPussycat · 26/06/2012 16:50

Oh no, how very frustrating Sad Am in NE England...

Sparklingbrook · 26/06/2012 16:55

Good point 5Mad. They may want to try the induction again but McPhee doesn't. Or does that not matter? Sad

5madthings · 26/06/2012 17:01

well legally mcphee has the right to insist on a section? or at least that is what i thought the nice guildlines now state, that it can be maternal choice?

if that is hwat you want then insist, is your dh there with you? what about your own midwife ie the one treating you ante natally, is she nice can you give her a ring (assuming there is one you know/saw more than others)

they can try and push you into the induction again but they cant make you do it, you can refuse to consent and you can insist on a section or at least i think you can. there must be some mmnetter around that knows the 'rules' better than i do!

where are you mcphee? i am in norfolk.

debka · 26/06/2012 17:42

MCPHEE the same thing happened to me. Failed induction (3 days in hospital, 4 gels, carppy bishops score), then a week later they tried again. 1 gel at 9am, 1 gel at 4pm, baby born at 8.30pm after 1 hour labour, no interventions.

Just wanted you to know that a second go does not necessarily mean a repeat of the first.

ButtonBoo · 26/06/2012 17:53

Oh McPhee. That's really rotten. There was a reason they were inducing you early. Have they forgotten about that?!!

Yes, where are you? I vote local mumsnetters get down there and stage a sit in!! I'm in West London.

Flisspaps · 26/06/2012 18:18

You can refuse the second induction.

Like someone else said, your induction was for a reason. That reason hasn't vanished. If they agreed baby should come out now, then it seems bonkers that it's suddenly acceptable for it to be OK for you to stay in pain and try again after days of shitty sleep. I'd kick up a fuss and refuse anything other than a CS now.

reastie · 26/06/2012 18:38

oh mcphee how rubbish. Surely like others have said there's a reason why you needed the induction it wouldn't surprise e if they wanted you to come back next thursday as it's what suits them better it shouldn't be like that can you have a second opinion and try what fliss says about refusing 2nd induction, esp given your anxiousness and background reasons for induction.

MrClaypole · 26/06/2012 18:41

Oh no McPhee that is so not what you wanted to hear is it?

I can't believe you have to wait till Thursday before they try again Sad

Agree with posters who suggest going home if that will make you feel any better. At least you can get some quiet rest in your own bed, have your things around you and have your DH wait on you hand and foot

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McPhee · 26/06/2012 20:40

Me and DP spent ages arguing my case, and the dr basically said he's not doing it until we've tried again :-( can someone link me to NICE guidelines, am on phone.

Then, and only then, will he consider the section.

I honestly give up with this place.

Am in south hants

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ButtonBoo · 26/06/2012 20:47

I could send my mum round for you. She's in Southampton!!! She'll give them what for!

Can you ask them if they can break your waters on Thurs instead if mire gel? Just seems a bit pointless. I know my induction lasted 6 days but looks like you'll end up beating me on that record!!

Are you having to stay in? My concern would be if you left they might not have a space for you on Thurs and you'll get bumped again.

Rollersara · 26/06/2012 20:54

PS Why a section rather than induction with drip? Sorry if I'be missed something ... Would the midwife back you up to the doctor?

HenriettaChicken · 26/06/2012 20:54

Thanks Rollersara - that's what I was trying to do!

Here's the longhand. Last 2 words particularly key...

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the National Collaborating Centre for Women’s and Children’s Health have today (23 July 2008) issued updated guidance to doctors and midwives on how to support and care for women being offered and undergoing induction of labour. The guidance revises areas where new information has become available since the original guidance was published in 2001. It recommends that midwives and doctors provide women with evidence-based information about a range of key issues such as why induction is being offered, the risks and benefits of induction and different pain relief options, so they can make decisions that are right for them and their baby.
Key recommendations from the guideline include:
Women should be informed that most women will go into labour spontaneously by 42 weeks. At the 38 week antenatal visit, all women should be offered information about the risks associated with pregnancies that last longer than 42 weeks, and their options.
Healthcare professionals should explain the following points to women being offered induction:

  • The reasons for induction being offered
  • When, where and how induction should be carried out
  • The arrangements for support and pain relief
  • The alternative options if the woman chooses not to have induction of labour
  • The risks and benefits of induction of labour in specific circumstances and the proposed induction methods
  • That induction may not be successful and what the woman’s options will be.
Women with uncomplicated pregnancies should usually be offered induction of labour between 41+0 and 42+0 weeks to avoid the risks of prolonged pregnancy If a woman has preterm rupture of the membranes after 34 weeks, the maternity team should discuss the following factors with her before a decision is made about whether to induce labour, using vaginal prostaglandin E2 (PGE2)
  • Risks to the woman (e.g. sepsis, possible need for caesarean section)
  • Risks to the baby (e.g. problems relating to pre-term birth)
  • Local availability of neonatal intensive care facilities.
Vaginal PGE2 is the preferred method of induction of labour, unless there are specific clinical reasons for not using it. It should be administered as gel, tablet or controlled-release pessary. For doses, refer to summaries of product characteristics (SPC’s). The recommended regiments are:
  • One cycle of vaginal PGE2 tablets or gel: one dose followed by a second dose after 6 hours if labour is not established (up to a maximum of two doses)
  • One cycle of vaginal PGE2 controlled-release pessary: one dose over 24 hours
If induction fails, the subsequent management options include:
  • A further attempt to induce labour (timing should depend on the clinical situation and the woman’s wishes)
  • Caesarean section.
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McPhee · 26/06/2012 21:59

Thank you for the information. Well they listened to one thing and have let me stay. At least here I can safely shower and don't have to deal with stairs. Plus, I can actually get in bed on my own. And yeah, I was worried if I went home I'd end up being forgotten again!

I wish I'd gone to Southampton, I'm in the rivals hospital. Total load of old shite!

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musttidyupmusttidyup · 26/06/2012 22:00

I've been following this thread McPhee and just wanted to tell you i'm rooting for you. Loads of us are. Chin up girl Smile

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McPhee · 26/06/2012 22:10

Aww thank you. :-)

The support through this has been amazing, and will certainly not be forgotten.

(offers rhubarb and custard)

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ButtonBoo · 26/06/2012 22:11

FWIW I think you are doing the right thing in staying there.

God, i hope they get you under way soon.just don't understand why the don't ARM.

Hope you get some good sleep...